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Readers Say the Darndest Things: Goods & Services

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Best Butcher Shop
Ver BruggeI don't know, but I think their name is for 'cute boys butcher shop.' They really love their job, and know what the best cuts look like — AND happen to be the cutest butcher's around. — Aryana Farsai

Best Lingerie
A La FolieYou walk out feeling like a vixen. — Kelly Sperbeck

Best Vintage Clothing Store
Pretty PennyIncredible service combined with amazing selection for a wide range of sizes at unbelievably good prices equals the best place to buy clothes in the East Bay. Nothing can top it. — Emily Harrison

Down at Lulu'sIt's like an art installation in there. — Elka Weber

Best Thrift Store
Out of the ClosetCheap cheap cheap! And free condoms. — Kristen Sbrogna

Clausen HousePlease don't tell a soul. — Connor Morrison

Best Record Store
AmoebaDuh. — Kristen Sbrogna

Best Corner Grocer
Farmer Joe's on 35thBest prices on produce and friendly staff. Plus, when I was a kid, they used to let me take the discarded, wilted lettuce to feed my guinea pig. — Nicolas

Keller MarketOne of the only places in the East Oakland Hills you can grab a last minute can of chicken broth and there is never anyone hanging out in front of the place. — Michele Taylor

Monterey MarketIt's ridiculously inexpensive, and although often crowded, totally worth it. The only drawback is that it's a corner that's kind of far from where I live. — Christa Edwards

Star MarketTalk about old school. — Shelagh

Best Barber Shop
Avenue CutsChrissy is the bomb. She talks baseball and local bands while cutting your hair, do an awesome job and charge about a third as much as everywhere else. — Chris Kidd

Montclair ToyhouseGreat, helpful, friendly staff who don't get all bent out of shape when their customers go a little ape. — Nancy

Best Shoe Store
Twenty Two ShoesPrices are out of hand, but local design is cool. — Jessica

Nordstrom Rack, San LeandroHave you been??? — Karen

Best Jeweler
PavéCan hardly afford to go in, but I have loved their repair work on my old hard-used jewelry and I drool over their stuff. — Nancy

Best Bakery
Bakesale BettyFried. Chicken. Sandwich. — David Indart

Ironing boards, ironing boards, ironing boards! — Dave Tibbs

La FarineMorning Buns, Morning Buns, Morning Buns!!! — Amy Robins

Feel Good from AlamedaOMG that chocolate pumpkin thing they make brings me to tears. — Jessica

Crixa CakesAll of their food tastes like it was made by fairies and elves! How do they do that? — Cory Gunter Brown

Best Doughnut Shop
Colonial DonutsHave you ever been there at 3:30 a.m. on a Tuesday. Come on, yo. And just recall the patriotic name of the establishment. — Matt

PowderfaceOkay, maybe they don't have that classic donut shape. But every connoisseur of fried dough should try beignets. If you can't make it to New Orleans, now you can get some right here in Fruitvale. — Logan De Ley